On October 4th, 2025 at 37 weeks, I delivered via emergency c-section. We had a four day stay at the hospital because my baby and I developed chorioamnionitis. My baby was rushed to the NICU and I had a major hemorrhage during surgery, losing 1.75 liters of blood. This is my story:

I knew from the start of my pregnancy I was at risk for preeclampsia but I didn’t know how bad it would get until I was 21 weeks along. In July, I started noticing severe swelling and edema of my lower extremities. My blood pressure was also constantly around 150/85. I then began going into the office weekly to get an NST and an ultrasound to monitor the baby. By this point my body began to slowly deteriorate and I was not able to do much of anything. At 32 weeks during my ultrasound, my fluid levels were shown to be decreasing. Then at 34 weeks my OB said we needed to schedule an induction because my baby and I would not be able to make it to full term. On October 2nd I was sent to the hospital to start the induction process. I was induced in the early morning hours on October 3rd. However, i was not progressing like the doctors wanted. On October 4th I was rushed into the OR to have an emergency c-section because the baby was stuck and he was delivered at 1:38am. While in the OR, my baby and I developed chorioamnionitis because my water was broken for so long. He was rushed to the NICU immediately after delivery and I was not able to see or touch him.

After surgery I was placed on a magnesium drip and was still unable to see my baby because you’re not able to move or get out of bed for 12 hours. This was the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through in my life. While laying in bed waiting and praying to see my baby, my doctor informed me that all of this happened because my preeclampsia had become so severe. She said if we had waited, my baby and I might not have survived. She also told me I was most likely having seizures during pregnancy and not knowing it. I also was diagnosed with anemia in the hospital because of the major hemorrhage. My amazing OB and the hospital staff saved mine and my baby’s life.


It is 4 months later and I am continuing to recover from the birth. I still have blood and protein in my urine which I’m hoping will resolve itself soon. However my blood pressure is finally back to normal. I want to share my story to encourage other mothers to share theirs! You are not alone and your voice matters. While this is not the birth story I thought I would ever be telling, I am blessed to be able to spread awareness and help other mothers to look for warning signs and symptoms. My baby boy is now healthy and thriving. I am proud to say I am a preeclampsia survivor.